Yankees Redux

Here is Part 3 on the what the Yankees need to do to return to glory:

(1) If you get Sabathia, sign Lowe- Here is the argument against Lowe...he is getting older. But he has never been a power pitcher. His last four years have been very strong. He throws a great sinker and is big game proven. Also, he won't demand as much as Burnett or Sheets, who is also an injury threat. Can you imagine having to face Lowe as the 4th Starter! That is an extremely effective four man rotation of Sabathia, Chamberlain, Wang, and Lowe. Then, you can either fill it in with Petitte or Mussina. If Mussina AND Petitte sign, then put Joba back in the bullpen and create the best pitching staff in baseball. It would not hurt to have Mussina, a 20 game winner, be your 5th starter. If they get Lowe and Sabathia, the Yankees instantly become the favorite to win the World Series.

(2) Think about trading for Peavy- Ok here is the deal, Peavy said that he is willing to take a trade to the Yankees. Then deal for him. Peavy is one of the most dominant young pitchers in the game. He is still entering his prime. The Yankees could potentially give up Hughes, Kennedy, and Cody Ransom from Triple A. Also packaged in the deal could be Melky Cabrerra or sure-handed Alberto Gonzalez. The idea about packaging the two big prospects of Hughes and Kennedy is alright because if you get Peavy, you get him and sign him long term. Then you have Wang, Chamberlain, and Peavy guranteed for years. Then add the aquisition of Sabathia and the Yankees have all stud young pitchers who are entering their primes and all signed long term. This puts them in the best position they have ever been in. Do not worry about the money, the new ticket sales and the potential for the Yankees winning 115 games will bring back the money. Pursue this aggresively. There are no untouchable young players except Cano. Everyone else is free on the market, though I would not give up Gardner unless I really had to.